Cabinet Heavyweights Fall as Voters Redraw Uganda’s Political Map in 2026
The 2026 parliamentary elections have delivered one of the most striking political reckonings in Uganda’s recent history, sweeping aside several senior Cabinet ministers and exposing the limits of incumbency in…
Busoga’s Political Earthquake: Veterans Fell, New Voices Rose in the 2026 Vote
The 2026 general elections redrew Busoga’s political map in ways few had predicted. What unfolded across the sub-region was not a single-party sweep, but a decisive break from long-held political…
Morocco to Pursue Legal Action Over Disputed AFCON 2025 Final
Morocco has announced plans to take legal action against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, arguing that events surrounding…
A Region Divided at the Polls: Central Uganda After the 2026 Elections
The 2026 General Elections have redrawn the political map of Central Uganda, revealing a region sharply defined by contrasts between urban and rural voters, incumbents and newcomers, and opposition momentum…
UCC Ordered Temporary Internet and Mobile Service Suspension Ahead of January 15 Elections
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a temporary suspension of public internet access and selected mobile services during the election period, effective from 6:00pm on January 13, 2026, ahead…
Iran Promised Market Reforms After Tehran Bazaar Protests Over Currency Shock
The Iranian government has pledged to address mounting economic grievances raised by merchants and citizens following a series of protests that erupted in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in late December, driven…
Allan Okello Completed $500,000 Move to Yanga, Ended Trophy-Laden Vipers Spell
Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello has completed a high-profile transfer to Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga), bringing to an end a successful and influential spell at Uganda Premier League champions…
Nyombi Defended Internet Monitoring, Ruled Out Shutdown Ahead of January 15 Elections
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Nyombi Thembo, said the regulator will continue monitoring online activity for regulatory and national security purposes, but assured the public that…
NGO Bureau Suspended ACME Operations Days to Uganda’s General Elections
The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), a Kampala-based independent media organisation, had its operations suspended by Uganda’s National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations, a move that has heightened concerns about…
Electoral Commission Sets Ground Rules for Agents and Voter Assistance Ahead of Polls
The Electoral Commission has clarified rules governing the conduct of candidate agents and citizens assisting voters ahead of Thursday’s national elections, emphasizing order, neutrality, and strict compliance with electoral laws…
